Bob - Schaumburg, IL

I would like to share a success of my dad Bob while working with Kyle at a local retirement community. My dad has made positive strides and I would like to share his story with his others who may think the exercise isn't for them. I first approached Kyle as I pushed my dad in a wheelchair.
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I then explained how he had recently not been able to enjoy his life due to being confined to a wheelchair. In addition, we were both skeptical of how working out with Kyle could truly improve his situation. After sitting down with and talking about our goals, we developed a plan that Kyle thought would work for him. We decided to start off easy and gradually increase the difficulty of his exercises as he became stronger. We coordinated schedules so that I could arrange to bring my dad in his wheelchair to and from his appointments twice per week.

To my surprise, four weeks later Bob was ready to walk to his appointment using only a walker. Excited and eager to keep improving, my dad has continued to increase and change his program goals and settings. Bob is now able to walk anywhere in the retirement community with his walker; including regular trips to the dining hall, bank, and even the Physicians Center!

My dad is now a huge advocate and even told us that he would be the first one to tell anyone how valuable exercising is! Bob continued by explaining, "Kyle is very personable and genuinely cares about my well being." Along with appreciation for Kyle; He discussed how he continues to "keep building my confidence every week; it is now much easier to get dressed and take a shower!"

Brittany Ristucci - Chicago, IL

I was not the type of person that pushed limits or took chances; I was comfortable "just getting by". As my time with Kyle progressed, he inspired me to want more out of life which including getting healthy through diet and exercise.
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Kyle peeked my interest of getting fit when he started educating me on the different types of exercise for different types of people. Since the age of 4, I had been dancing competitively. I had always been coached to run long distance to build up endurance and slim down, Kyle informed me that the key to becoming fit is lifting weights. Initially I was resistant because I didn't want to look like a man! After Kyle took some time to educate me on weight lifting and how important it is for my future, I decided to give it a try. With in 3 weeks, people started noticing a difference in my figure. That's all it took, and I was hooked!

Over the past year, Kyle has customized many different types of workouts to fit my needs. More importantly, he has taught me that eating healthy is a lifestyle change and we should never consider it a "diet". I was one of those women who thought that "fat free" meant it's good for you! Kyle taught me how to be cautious when reading labels and ingredients. I have completely changed my eating habits and now my life doesn't revolve around food! I can enjoy a little of Chicago's pizza every now and then and not feel guilty!

It is so important to have a good support system when making big changes in your life, such as diet and exercise. We didn't let each other make excuses of being too tired to work out, or to lazy to cook dinner. Not only is it easier when everyone in your household is on the same plan, but it makes eating healthy and working out a fun activity and less of a burden! Kyle and I did it as a team, as a family.

Kyle has had a huge impact on my life both physically and emotionally. I have made major lifestyle changes in the past two years thanks to Kyle, and I could not be happier with the results! I have more self confidence which has improved all aspects of my life. Through diet and exercise, Kyle has changed my life forever!
Sincerely,
Brittany Ristucci

Frankie - Park Ridge, IL

Like most people, I struggled for the past 6 years working out with little success on obtaining my goal to slim down. I had spent several hours a week on the treadmill, watched my diet, yet was still unsatisfied with the results I was getting.
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At that point I decided to start training with Kyle at Chicago Family Fit. Since starting with Kyle, in the past 5 months I've lost 35 pounds, gained muscle, and a much more toned look. Kyle is an expert on all aspects of health and is always sharing his wealth of knowledge to help promote ultimate health through diet and exercise! His works out routines vary from day to day and work every muscle in your body! I couldn't be happier with the results I've seen!

Kyle's approach works! I work out with my brother Patrick and we push each other to work harder and stay motivated. Working out with family members is beneficial because you can help each other in a fun and healthy way, and I highly recommend it.
Sincerely,
Frankie

Patrick - Chicago, IL

The reason I started training with Kyle at Chicago Family Fit was twofold. First, I was experiencing muscular pain in my back due to work related activities, and was prescribed to lift weights by my doctor. Secondly, I was also motivated to start training ...
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with Kyle when I started to see positive results in my brother Frankie's appearance and demeanor. Due to the results Frankie had seen, I knew that I could also have similar improvements in my health as well. My Body mass index was within the proper range for a person of my stature; so unlike most, my goal was not to lose weight. My main reason was to increase my overall health, build muscle, and tone up.

Through training with Kyle, I have been able to notice the changes in the mirror, as well as feeling better on a daily basis. A great addition to the results is the challenge and motivation that I have while training with Frankie. We push each other every workout and compete to get the extra reps or increase our weights.
Sincerely,
Patrick

Mary Theresa Lau - Park Ridge, IL

Having had back surgery last year, as of a result of working with an incompetent trainer, I was reluctant to start training again, but knew I had to get back working out with a nationally accredited certified fitness instructor. My brother had been working with Kyle...
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Zelazny at Chicago Family Fit for about 4 months and recommend Kyle highly. I could see the great work he was doing with my brother. Frankie was feeling better, had more energy and looked great. So about 3 months ago I started training with Kyle twice a week and continue to do so. I feel great, my back is much stronger, I have more energy & my clothes are fitting better. I have lost inches and people have started to notice the changes in me.

As a Registered nurse my days at work are extremely busy, I walk around the hospital seeing patients constantly. It is now easier for me to push my heavy supply cart. Kyle not only is encouraging in the area of physical fitness, he looks at the whole client, what foods are you buying, what are you eating (I had to keep a food log) which he reviewed & made some suggestions. He also has you sign a contract with yourself and make goals. He is truly in this business to improve the health & fitness of his clients. Now another brother of ours is training with Kyle. It's a family affair...
Sincerely,
Mary Theresa Lau, RN, MS

Debbie - Park Ridge, IL

My story is a familiar one, I had maintained a healthy weight until my early 40's, then due to a heavy travel schedule, I started working out less and eating more. My choices and quantities of food changed as I started paying less attention to the shape I was in. Since I am tall, I rationalized that a few extra pounds was not going to hurt. At my annual physical when I was about 45, my doctor said to me, "You are going to have to stop gaining 2-3 pounds a year, it is starting to add up."
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I was surprised to hear that as I thought I still looked okay. But that did not stop me from continuing to put on that 2-3 pounds a year. By the time I was 50, I had gained 20 lbs. I had gone from a very fit 135 to a flabby 155 pounds.

I changed jobs and thought that it would help to be in an office and not on the road eating out all the time. That was not the case. Sitting all day made my metabolism slow down and all the sweets around the office were just more temptation. I started gaining even more weight and my weak attempts at a setting up a workout program for myself were not changing the dangerous road to obesity that I was on. I was up to 158 pounds and gaining.

I also noted that my blood sugar was starting to go up to the "pre-diabetes" level. That really scared me. I had to get help! I was so fortunate to stop in at a local fitness studio and be introduced to Kyle Zelazny, a personal trainer. I had tried personal training in my 30's and I remembered what great shape I was in and how my eating habits were so healthy. I was hoping that Kyle could help me get back into a fitness regimen that worked for me and a healthy eating lifestyle that I could stay with.

It is 2 years later and I have been training with Kyle twice a week. We started out slow so that I could gain flexibility and balance since I had not been working out regularly in so long. Over the last year, we have been working on gaining muscule tone in exchange for burning fat. Even my non-observant husband noticed that my legs were toned and firm, instead of flabby. Where I had a "muffin-top" stomach before hanging over my jeans, I have my perfectly flat stomach back. I can wear all my fitted skirts now and am glad I did not pitch the size 8 wardrobe that I had put together in my "thinner" years.

It was not easy, and it takes time to make the changes to diet and to committ fully to an exercise regimen. I have never gotten bored in working out with Kyle, he changes things up everytime and keeps my muscles guessing too, which I understand helps to build tone and burn more calories. I am working out with Kyle twice weekly and have joined the gym at work where I am working out there twice a week too. I am making the 4 times a week work outs my goal and now feel guilty if I don't do it.

I am really paying attentinon to what I eat, and can say "no" to the cookies, cakes and candy at work. I still let myself have one "treat" per week, but I don't crave the sweets and carbs like I used to. As Kyle has suggested, I am eating 4 or more servings per day of fruits and vegetables and have eliminated processed foods from my diet. I also am drinking allot more water and have limited my diet soda intake to once or twice per week.

I have lost 6 pounds while gaining muscle and tone. I am 5'10" and weigh 152, down from 158. My arms are thinner and I have lost inches off my waist, hips and thighs. People at work are starting to notice and I have started wearing clothes that I have not been able to fit in for years. While I am still not at my goal weight, I am making progress insted of excuses. I feel confident that with Kyle's continued help I will get there.

Kyle has given me guidance on what to eat and how he eats to stay healthy. He practices what he teaches. Kyle is the ultimate professional; degreed and certified. He has developed a personal fitness regimen for me that combines flexibility, balance, stregth training, and calorie burning into a program that is appropriate for my age and goals. He is creative in the routines that we do and motivates me to work hard during the sessions.

I would highly recommend Kyle and Chicago Family Fitness to anyone, of any age who wants to look and feel better and be healthier for the rest of their lives.

Thank you, Kyle, for all that you have helped me accomplish and for helping me feel and look better!
Sincerely,
Debbie